The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 changes how renting properties works in England. It aims to give renters more security.
Not all changes will happen at the same time. When they apply depends on the type of home you live in.
What is the Renters’ Rights Act?
The Act will ensure
- No‑fault evictions will end – landlords must have a legal reason to end a tenancy
- Fixed‑term tenancies will move to rolling tenancies
- Rent can only be increased once a year
- Rental bidding will be banned – the advertised rent must be the rent offered
Tenants can ask to keep a pet, and requests must be considered fairly. Some changes start from May 2026, while others apply later for social and affordable housing, from October 2027.
We’ll keep this page updated.
We’ll update this page as further guidance is confirmed. If you have questions, please contact us.
Renters’ Rights Frequently Asked Questions
A helpful guide to Renters’ Rights:
What do we mean by “market rent”, “social” and “affordable” housing?
We know these terms can be confusing, so here’s what they mean.
Market‑rent homes
Market‑rent homes are:
- Owned by a housing association
- Rented at open market prices, similar to private renting
- Usually advertised online and let in the same way as private homes
- Not allocated through a housing waiting list
If you live in a market‑rent home, your tenancy is treated like private renting under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Most changes apply from May 2026.
Social and affordable housing homes
Social and affordable housing homes are:
- Owned by a housing association
- Rented at below‑market prices
- This includes social rent and affordable rent homes
- Usually allocated through a waiting list or council nominations process
- Often provide longer‑term housing security
If you live in social or affordable housing, the Renters’ Rights Act changes apply later, from October 2027.
When do changes apply?
From May 2026
- People renting from private landlords
- Customers living in market‑rent homes owned by housing associations
From October 2027
- Customers living in social and affordable housing with an assured tenancy
Until October 2027, there are no changes for social and affordable housing tenancies.
What will change for market‑rent customers?
From May 2026:
- No-fault evictions will end – landlords must have a legal reason to end a tenancy
- Fixed‑term tenancies will move to rolling tenancies
- Rent can only be increased once a year
- Rental bidding will be banned – the advertised rent must be the rent offered
- Tenants can ask to keep a pet, and requests must be considered fairly
What is a rolling tenancy?
A rolling tenancy is one that does not have a fixed end date.
Instead of ending after a set number of months, it:
- Continues month to month
- Stays in place until the tenant or landlord gives notice
- Gives tenants greater security and flexibility
What will change for social and affordable housing customers?
From October 2027:
- Fixed‑term assured tenancies will move to rolling tenancies
- Landlords must tell tenants about their new rights
- Changes will link to updates to national housing standards
There are no changes before October 2027 for social and affordable housing customers.
Do I need to do anything now?
No action is needed.
We will contact you before any changes affect your tenancy and explain:
- What is changing
- When it applies
- What it means for you
Not sure what type of home you live in?
If you’re unsure whether your home is market rent or social or affordable housing, please contact us and we’ll confirm.